Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie

Name: Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10361d
Price: 24.26 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie is a small variety of Pohutukawa and grown for its compact form and attractive foliage. The impressive foliage is variegated with cream and green and becomes adorned with white flowers during summer. While it is often grown as a shrub, it will begin to climb if it has something it can cling onto. Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, adding to a mixed or border planting, or mass planting for a wonderful display. It also suits being maintained in a container or planting around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal
Garden uses:	Arches, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Sku	10361

Growing Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie Successfully in NZ

Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie thrives in New Zealand's diverse climates. Plant it in well-drained soil with good sunlight. Coastal varieties do well near the sea, while sheltered locations suit more delicate forms. Regular watering during establishment ensures strong growth.

Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie Care Tips

To keep your Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie healthy, prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots. Fertilise annually with a balanced plant food, and watch for pests common in NZ gardens.

Plant Size and Spacing

Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie typically grows to the size described: allow enough space for it to reach its mature height and width. Spacing depends on the planting purpose—larger gaps for specimen plants and closer spacing for hedges or mass planting.

Why Buy Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie from The Plant Company

Purchase Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie from The Plant Company for guaranteed healthy, nursery-grown plants delivered fast NZ wide. Our expert team ensures quality and provides advice to help your garden thrive with your new Metrosideros Wee Willie Winkie.

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Hi, is this a NZ Native, please?

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Reviews

5

Annie Whiteside - Taranaki

I enjoy the pohutukawas. This one looks lovely and happy in a tall terracotta pot. The colour variations are pretty.

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